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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1928

Page

8

Girls Slightly Injured When Car Overturns

Three Glouster high school senior girls Dorothy Jones Margaret Davis and Margaret Beal were slightly hurt when the car they rode in overturned on a detour between Lancaster and Columbus. The party was sightseeing from Glouster to Columbus. they were treated at a Lancaster hospital and rejoined the trip. Driver Malcolm Davis and front-seat passenger Foster Gibbs were uninjured.

Glouster Dorothy Jones Margaret Davis Margaret Beal Glouster High School Lancaster Canal Winchester Columbus Malcolm Davis Foster Gibbs

Inquiry Begun Into Fire at Plant No 14

An inquiry opened today into the blaze that destroyed Plant No 14 of the American Vitrified Products company in Toronto yesterday. The fire caused an estimated $200,000 loss and left more than 150 workers unemployed.

Toronto

Toledo Man Fined for Not Informing on Prohibition Violations

A man in Toledo was fined $50 in federal court for failing to report a prohibition law violation. The article notes that anyone with knowledge of a felony who does not inform a federal judge or U S attorney can be found guilty as an accomplice and faces up to two years in prison and a fine.

Toledo U. S America Herbert Hoover United States

Former Resident Lou Steadman Dead in Columbus

News reached Glouster that Mrs. Lou Steadman, formerly of Essex road Columbus, died Wednesday from complications. Burial is set for Sunday at 2 PM in West Broad Cemetery Columbus. Mrs. I N McHarg and daughter Miss Margaret Walburn will travel Friday and stay through the funeral.

Glouster I. N. McHarg Lou Steadman Essex Road Columbus West Broad Margaret Walburn

Annuals Arrive at Glouster High School

The high school annuals have arrived and are on sale by the seniors or at the high school office.

Trimble High School Baccalaureate and Commencement Plans

Trimble will hold a union baccalaureate service at Trimble Christian Church on Sunday at 10 45 with Rev G B Courtney of Chauncey delivering the sermon. Commencement will be at Trimble Methodist Church Friday April 27 at 730 with Dr T C McCracken as speaker. Graduates include Erma E Zimmer Juanita M Anderson Merle A Antle Helen M Kasler John Sironik Arville E Smith Mary E B Keck Esther M Kempton Mary Evelyn Anderson Maxine C Dust Elma L Lainey Deloris Christian Compton Beatrice Lucretia Hixson.

Ohio University Arville E. Smith Greens Run Mary EB. Keck Taylor Ridge Esther M. Kempton Jacksonville Mary Evelyn Anderson Maxine C. Dust Trimble Elma Ll. Lainey Deloris Christian Compton Beatrice Lucretia Hixson

Transfer of Mrs Zoe B Calvert From Florida to Boston Office

Mrs Zoe Biddison Calvert daughter of Mr and Mrs E G Biddison of Trimble has been transferred from the L C Smith Typewriting Co Jacksonville Fla to the companys Boston Massachusetts headquarters Calvert wished to visit Trimble parents but had little time before reporting at the main office in Boston

Glouster Zoe Biddison Calvert E. G. Biddison Trimble L. C. Smith Typewriting Company Jacksonville Fla Boston Mass Calvert Trimbie

Jacksonville High School Alumni Banquet Planned

PLAN BANQUET GLOUSTER April 19. The Jacksonville high school alumni will hold the annual banquet in the K of P hall in that village on May 12. Annual dues of the association are 50 cents and a like sum will be charged for a plate at the banquet. Those desiring to attend should notify secretary Miss Zelma Hill of Jacksonville before May 5.

Glouster Jacksonville High School K. of P Association Zelma Hill Jacksonville

Gormley Family Opens Salem Dry Cleaning Venture

Bryan Gormley moved to Salem on Wednesday to join the W J Work Dry Cleaning Co. He will manage the Gormley cleaning and pressing shop in this city with Ralph Gormley in charge locally.

Salem Glouster Bryan Gormley Salem W. J. Work Dry Cleaning Company Gormley Ralph Gormley

Mrs F H Newton Seeks Eye Specialist In Columbus

Mrs F H Newton traveled to Columbus with her husband on Wednesday evening to consult a specialist about her eyes. They returned home last night after the visit.

Glouster Newton Columbus

Glouster Alumni Group Set Friday Evening Meeting

The Glouster High School Alumni Association will hold a meeting at the high school building Friday at 7 30 oclock.

Glouster Glouster High School

House May Look Into Chain Stores

In Washington on April 1, Representative Stubbs Republican Massachusetts introduced a measure in the House to direct the Federal Trade Commission to investigate chain store organizations. The inquiry would examine their purchase and sale practices and whether they violate federal anti trust laws.

Washington Stubbs

Boy, 6, Dies After Accidental Gun Discharge

In Sebring on April 19 a six year old boy named Jack Bennington was killed when he played with his father's gun which discharged accidentally. The incident occurred at the family home and is being investigated by local authorities as an accidental shooting.

Boy Sebring U.P Jack Bennington

Juniors at Chauncey Dover High Stage Musical Night

Chauncey Dover high school juniors entertained a capacity audience at the school auditorium. Class president Hazel Harvey chaired and accompanied on piano. The program featured songs, solos, trios, quartets, a guitar comedian Mary Lee Savage, and duets by Hazel Harvey and Lucy Nye.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover High School Hazel Harvey Mary Lee Savage Carol Tippett Alice Dew Mildred Weiss Lucy Nye

Funeral for Harvey Linscott 88 in Chauncey

More than 100 attend the Chauncey service for Civil War veteran Harvey Linscott 88 held at Hooper Ridge Church. Rev. Gilbert B. Courtney leads the rites with the Chauncey quartet and Masonic burial nearby. He lived on Hooper Ridge and is survived by six children and his wife predeceased him.

Chauncey Harvey Linscott Hooper Ridge Gilbert B. Courtney Church of Christ Charles Bradfield, Jr Daisy Six Smith Lucille Bradfield Haven of Rest Isle of Somewhere Hooper Etta Fleming Federal Fred Linscott Athens Harlan Linscott Marie Myers

Raineys Attend International Church Convention in Columbus

Mrs. A. M. Rainey and her son Jonathan of Trimble traveled to Columbus on Wednesday to take part in the ongoing international convention of the Church of Christ.

Chauncey A. M. Rainey Jonathan Rainey Trimble Columbus the Church of Christ

Call Seven Traffic Violators to Court in Two Days

Police court handled seven traffic and intoxication cases over the last two days. Virginia Waddell, Ohio university freshman, fined five dollars for running a red light. David Collins of Chauncey fined one dollar for driving with one light. David Jones, Circleville, fined hundert dollars, license suspended ninety days for intoxicated driving. others Burson Wanless Fitzer Hayes ordered into court for driving with one light.

Virginia Waddell Ohio University Alex Moore Charles Maple David Collins Chauncey Maple Collins David Jones Circleville Herb Parker Jones Athens Moore E. J. Burson Guy Wanless Charles Fitzer Lawrence Hayes

Shooting Ends Dispute at Printers Meeting in Portsmouth

In Portsmouth a union dispute turned deadly when a shooting occurred at a printers' union meeting. Lee McGahan, 42, was hospitalized with a bullet wound in the hip, Ralph Worden, 33, was jailed on a charge of shooting with intent to kill. Worden sought reinstatement at a local print shop and the clash began after a member's remark.

Portsmouth Printers’ Union Lee McGahan Ralph Worden Worden McGahan

Local Briefs Report Regional Travel and Visits

Harry Johnson returning from Akron to Circle Hill. Postmaster and Mrs Clarence E McCafferty visited relatives in Columbus. Mrs Charles Fiske improving at Beau mont home after illness. Mr and Mrs Harry Linscott and Mr and Mrs Floyd Linscott attended Harvey Linscott’s funeral at Hooper Ridge. Albert Katzenback of Chauncey moved to Dayton. Mrs Clinton Courtney traveled to Columbus for a few days.

Harry Johnson Akron Circle Hill Clarence E. McCafferty Columbus Charles Fiske Beaumont Harry Linscott Floyd Linscott Plains Hooper Ridge Harvey Linscott Clinton Courtney

Dayton Expected To Win 1929 Convention

Lima Ohio April 19 Dayton was expected to win the 1929 convention of the Ohio Federations of Women’s clubs now in annual gathering here. Mrs William N Harder of Marion, president elect, was to recommend Dayton in her report and it was likely to be accepted by delegates. Mrs Hamilton Shaffer, Dayton federation president, presented the invitation from her city backed by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce and the mayor.

Lima Dayton Ohio Federations of Women's Clubs William N. Harder Marion Hamilton Shaffer Dayton Federation Dayton Chamber of Commerce

Marshmallow Toast Held by Bishopville Group

A marshmallow toast was held Tuesday evening in Bishopville by young residents. Attendees included Glenna Carter Toots Stanley Mary Stanley Stella Carter Verna Martin Orris Boudinot Ronald Robinett James Smith Richard Keasey and Dave Swart.

Chauncey Bishopville Glenna Carter Toots Stanley Mary Stanley Stella Carter Verna Martin Orris Boudinot Ronald Robinett James Smith Richard Keasey Dave Swart

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge to Meet Friday Evening

In Chauncey on April 19 the Forest Rose Rebekah lodge schedules its regular meeting Friday at 7 80 o'clock in the K of P hall.

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge K. of P. Hall

Pension Fund Approved at Church Session

Columbus reports an $8,000,000 ministerial pension fund approved by the international convention of the Disciples of Christ in session. The fund will be raised over two years to finance four classes of benefits including retirement at age 65 or later equal to half the minister's salary.

Columbus International Convention of the Disciples of Christ

Pension and disability benefits details for veterans

The text outlines benefit scales including average salary for 35 years of service with adjustments for shorter service, a total and permanent disability annuity just below the age retirement pension, a maximum death benefit of 1000 dollars, and a widow's pension equal to half the age retirement pension for the husband. Also covers minor child benefits of 100 dollars per year until 18, or until 21 if enrolled in school.

Edna Wallace Hopper Promotes White Youth Clay Facial

Edna Wallace Hopper extols White Youth Clay as a facial treatment for special occasions. She claims it firms the skin, reduces blackheads and impurities, and leaves a fresh youthful tone. The clay is available at any toilet counter for regular use.

Edna Wallace Hopper Wallace Hopper

Miss Thatcher Elected President of Ohio Hospital Association

Toledo reports Miss Alice Thatcher superintendent of Christ hospital Cincinnati elected president of the Ohio Hospital Association at the annual meeting in the city.

Toledo U.2 Alice Thatcher Christ Hospital Cincinnati Ohio 1Apital Association

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